Yamaga, Kumamoto

Yamaga (山鹿市, Yamaga-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954.

Yamaga

山鹿市
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Location of Yamaga in Kumamoto Prefecture
Yamaga
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°1′1″N 130°40′58″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureKumamoto Prefecture
Government
  MayorKensei Nakashima (since February 2005)
Area
  Total299.67 km2 (115.70 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
  Total53,404
  Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.city.yamaga.kumamoto.jp
Symbols
BirdJapanese bush warbler
FlowerRhododendron
TreeOsmanthus fragrans

On January 15, 2005, Yamaga absorbed the towns of Kahoku, Kamoto, Kaō and Kikuka (all from Kamoto District) to create the new and expanded city of Yamaga.

As of March 31, 2017, the city has a population of 53,404 and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 299.67 km2.

Attractions include the Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum.


Notable people from Yamaga

References

  1. "Official website of Yamaga City" (in Japanese). Japan: Yamaga City. Retrieved 29 April 2017.


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